Alex Bregman Update Surfaces After Removal From Red Sox Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Third baseman Alex Bregman is in his first season with the Boston Red Sox after signing a three-year, $120 million contract this past offseason with opt-out clauses after the first and second years.

The Houston Astros play the Boston Red Sox for the first time this season, which means facing former teammate Alex Bregman.

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman sat out Boston's game Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins to rest the right quadriceps he strained earlier this season.